But amidst support for Alberta’s energy industry, some participants have also expressed anti-immigration sentiment—despite one Yellow Vest member telling CTV News, “This has got s**t to do with racism.”

“Us Yellow Vests aren’t racists. What we want is we want legitimate people coming into the country,” member Mitch Mercier said.

“This is about helping Canadians first.”

Tension between the convoy rally and counter protestors grew throughout the morning. Truckers attempted to drown out opponents with their horns. People on the street were caught on video shouting “F**k you.”

“They’re here for a fight,” said one counter protestor, Crystal Semaganis. “It’s really a little bit frightening. This should not be Canada in 2019.”

Alberta Premier Rachel Notley said Tuesday she appreciates the convoy’s support for the energy industry, but that the government has urged organizers to be careful about their messaging.

“We cannot stand with those who are delivering additional messages that are divisive, and quite frankly, not ones that we agree with,” she said at a press conference.

But when asked if the Yellow Vest movement was hurting the convoy’s effort, Carritt said, “Not at all. It’s about being peaceful.”

According to a Calgary political scientist, the convoy has to focus its message on energy to be taken seriously.